Career Advisor, STEM and Pre-Health

About Saint Mary’s College

Founded in 1863, Saint Mary’s College of California is a residential institution in the Moraga Valley, 20 miles east of San Francisco, rooted in the Catholic, Lasallian, and Liberal Arts traditions. Enrolling more than 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students, the College integrates liberal and professional education within a mission shaped by the De La Salle Christian Brothers. Known for academic excellence, innovation, and responsiveness, Saint Mary’s fosters shared inquiry, meaningful student engagement, and a strong commitment to diversity, leadership, and service.

At Saint Mary’s, your work has visible impact. As a close-knit residential college, employees work collaboratively across departments—your ideas, leadership, and contributions directly shape the student experience and the future direction of the institution. Colleagues partner across divisions, decisions are grounded in mission, and innovation is encouraged. If you are seeking a workplace where purpose, community, and professional growth intersect—and where your work truly matters—Saint Mary’s offers that opportunity.

Career Advisor for STEM and Pre-Health

Reporting to the Executive Director of the Career Center, the Career Advisor for STEM and Pre-Health is a key member of the Career Center team, providing comprehensive career planning and preparation for students pursuing STEM fields and health professions. This position is responsible for supporting students and alumni intending to pursue careers in STEM fields: biology, biochemistry, chemistry, environmental sciences, exercise science, health science, math and computer science, physics and engineering, and psychology.

The position provides strategic and practical guidance and support for STEM students who are pursuing graduate programs in these fields. As a specialized Career Advisor, this role also acts as a liaison with STEM academic advisors to develop curricular and co‑curricular support services. Culturally competent programming and support of first‑generation students are key priorities for professional development and student support services at Saint Mary’s College.

• Conduct individual career coaching appointments with students, focusing on STEM and health sciences career pathways.
• Facilitate group sessions for students with common STEM and health profession interests and goals.
• Develop expertise in Pre‑Med, Health Science, Nursing, Natural Sciences and STEM professional pathways.
• Establish collaborative partnerships with academic programs to best serve their students.
• Curate targeted resources, events, and online content targeted to students interested in pursuing careers in medicine, health care, nursing, or natural sciences.
• Provide foundational career services to students by appointment or walk‑in, including career or internship exploration, resume advice, Linked In and other online profiles, and professional development support.
• Model highest standards of student‑centered Lasallian values and commitment to equity, access, cultural competency, and professional development.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement by maintaining an ongoing feedback loop with the directors regarding faculty, staff, student and visitor customer experiences.

• Advise pre‑med and pre‑health students to ensure they understand prerequisite coursework, shadowing and/or volunteer expectations, and standardized testing requirements for medical, dental, pharmacy, and other health‑related graduate programs.

• Participate in team‑based programming, student and employer outreach initiatives, and promotion/marketing campaigns.
• Support all Career Center events and programming, including workshops, employer information sessions, and career fairs. Represent the Career Center at campus‑wide events such as new student orientation, faculty development day, and academic recruiting events.
• Collaborate on employer engagement, Career Fairs, annual Pre‑Health Fair, and recruitment campaigns.
• Partner with faculty and staff across Academic Schools, Core…